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Program Management Specialist

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Job Location:

North Reading, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 61 - 97
Posted: 7 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Program Management Specialist
Location: North Reading MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Pay Rate: $61.00 to $97.00 per hour on W2.

Job Description:
  • The Program Management Specialist Defense & Aerospace will lead highimpact programs supporting military and aerospace customers ensuring seamless execution across scope schedule and cost.
  • This role serves as a strategic integrator working closely with Sales and external customers and integrating customer needs across engineering and operations to drive program success and uphold Teradynes standards of excellence.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead planning execution and closure of complex Defense & Aerospace programs aligned with Teradynes program lifecycle framework.
  • Collaborate with Sales on proposal development and program capture strategies.
  • Conduct detailed contract reviews to assess scope risk and deliverables.
  • Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) identifying critical paths and mitigating risks.
  • Build strong crossfunctional alignment across global teams to ensure cohesive timely execution.
  • Monitor program performance using industrystandard tools; initiate corrective actions to maintain program health.
  • Deliver concise executivelevel program updates and customer communications.
  • Sustain a culture of urgency accountability and crossfunctional collaboration.
  • Travel of 10% or less.

All About You:
  • We seek individuals who share our passion and determination.
  • Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile.
  • Review the minimum criteria below to see if this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations.

Must Haves:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering and program/project management experience ideally in Aerospace & Defense or hightech.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex multidisciplinary programs with full cost/schedule/performance accountability.
  • Proficiency with program management tools risk reviews and integrated scheduling (e.g. MS Project).
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills including ability to communicate and foster communication between project groups.
  • Strong ability to use data and information for problem solving.
  • Understanding of handling and securing ITAR and CUI information.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP or equivalent certification.
  • Technical expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and defense electronics.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce PLM systems and ERP platforms.

Core Skills & Attributes:
  • Collaborates & Influences Inspires and aligns teams without direct authority.
  • Strategic Thinking Balances technical depth with business acumen and a missionlevel perspective.
  • Operational Excellence Drives execution and metrics on multiple programs.
  • Customer Focus Adapts to evolving Defense/Aerospace mission needs.
  • Integrity & Accountability Upholds high ethical standards and drives performance.
  • Growth Mindset Committed to learning development and expanding responsibilities.

Required Experience:

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